During the process of creating, artists often unearth stories from their memories. A testament to the many facets of personal family history, Bloodlines is an exhibition of encaustic artworks by Flo Bartell on view at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art McMeen Gallery from December 2 – January 29, 2017. A public opening of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, December 3 from...

Virginia Mack is a native Californian. She has been exploring and savoring the wild lands of the state throughout her life. She has been living on the Central Coast for 15 years. She is a part-time instructor at Cuesta College in the fine arts departments. Virginia works primarily in watercolors and mixed media and is a colorist at heart. She builds most of her pieces...

Indulge in San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month, starting January 2-31, 2017*! Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus of three courses at $30-$40 per person or other special offerings. *Days of offerings vary per restaurant and are noted on our website. See details per restaurant. Split meals not allowed. Please call individual restaurants for open hours and additional information.

PASO ROBLES - Paso Robles Art Association artists express themselves and their relationship with the great ocean: with the animals that live in, around and above her; with the people that play and work with her; the waves crashing on the rocks; rivers flowing towards her; the clouds created from her; or the blue and green and all the colors in between. 12-6pm. Enjoy a...

Draw with lines to express what you see and what you can imagine. Express line ideas in small 3-D forms. Balance your shapes and spaces in your 2-D and 3-D art. DETAILS // $48 includes all materials MADELINE SIMONARO: Madeline Simonaro received her BFA from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, specializing in painting, drawing—with sensitivity towards color and design. Her paintings have...

MORRO BAY - The annual "For the Birds" exhibit celebrates the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. This exhibit is a collection of fine art paintings and photography depicting Morro Bay's vast array of indigenous species of birds as well as birds seen around the world and all things bird-related. Find the perfect work of art and bird-related gifts. 12-4pm. Meet the artists at the opening...

H. J. Miossi Gallery CUESTA COLLEGE - "Vanished" is a transdisciplinary investigation of four vanished icons that persist as powerful ideas and how we assemble the past through fact, fiction and myth. 11am-4pm, with opening reception Friday, January 20, 4-7pm and artist lecture at 5:30pm. . EventID:186840

Make a simple bird feeder to hang in your yard to feed hungry birds.

Back by popular demand, Brent Christensen will be MCSC's Brown Bag Speaker. Brent is the founder and CEO of Christensen Advisory. With over 25 years of business experience, Brent will share proven tips and strategies on how to set measurable and achievable goals for your business. The year 2017 has barely begun, start it out right! Experience the motivation and momentum that comes from achieving...

MCSC would like to help you start the year off strong! Brent Christensen, President of Christensen Business Advisory, will demonstrate how to set measurable goals conducive to business growth! Experience the motivation that comes from setting and accomplishing goals according to your business mission and vision. Gain momentum for 2017! Back by popular demand, Brent Christensen will be MCSC's Brown Bag Speaker. Brent is the...

We will cover four techniques and styles of painting using Chalk Paint decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Waxing, Finishing, and FAQ's will be covered as well. 2.5 - 3 hours / Materials included / $85 per person Call (805) 704-0400 to reserve a spot!

SHOWTIMES: Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Join us for a young performers’ version of Oscar Wilde’s comedy masterpiece! The story revolves around one of the most ingenious, and hilarious, cases of mistaken identity ever put into a play: Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. The reliable Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen under...

Shy Englishman Charlie Baker just needs to get away from it all. He finds himself in a rural Georgia fishing lodge where everyone comes to believe that he doesn’t speak English. What could possibly go wrong? Well soon Charlie overhears some deep secrets and diabolical plans, and that’s when the hilarity begins! Come see one of the funniest plays of the 20th Century when it...

One of the funniest comedies of the 20th Century, The Foreigner, makes its return to The Great American Melodrama this month. The play, written by Larry Shue, was previously produced by the theatre a decade ago and remains one of its most requested titles. Featuring some of the Central Coast’s favorite actors, and talented guest artists from across the country, the show promises to be...